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Overview |
Kent State | USciences | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Kent State | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | - | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Kent State | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 2,420 students)
Kent State vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or USciences?
- University of the Sciences is 109.7% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($25,800.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at USciences than Kent State University at Kent ($25,800.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 38.8% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($12,676 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than University of the Sciences (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($9,539 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 78 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming USciences students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Kent State (3.61)
Kent State vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State or USciences? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between USciences and Kent State.
- The graduation rate at USciences is higher than Kent State University at Kent (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $50,800 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/